Hundreds of former senior pastors say these were the crucial elements missing from the final churches they led before quitting the pastorate.
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Despite Stresses, Few Pastors Give Up on Ministry
Though pastors are stressed about money and overwhelming ministry demands, only one percent abandon the pulpit each year, Lifeway Research finds.
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Pastors Feel Privileged and Positive, Though Discouragement Can Come
Though almost all pastors feel privileged to be in ministry, a majority also experience loneliness and discouragement. That is the finding of a survey by Lifeway Research of 1,000 American Protestant pastors conducted Aug. 17-24, 2011.
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Pastors’ Long Work Hours Come at Expense of People, Ministry
Protestant pastors in America are working long hours, sometimes at the expense of relationships with church members, prospects, family and even the Lord.
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